# Molar Uprighting Using Segmental Wiring Technique (M.U.S.T.): A Case Report

**Authors:** Rashika Singhania, Akansha Thapliyal, Tanu Nangia, Carrolene Langpoklakpam, Sakshi Shah

PMC · DOI: 10.7759/cureus.88166 · Cureus · 2025-07-17

## TL;DR

A new dental technique called M.U.S.T. is introduced to upright tipped molars with minimal intervention, improving comfort and hygiene.

## Contribution

The M.U.S.T. technique provides a simplified, comfortable alternative to traditional methods for molar uprighting.

## Key findings

- The M.U.S.T. technique successfully uprighted a mesially tipped second molar in a 12-year-old patient.
- The method uses double buccal tubes and flexible archwires without complex designs.
- It offers better comfort and easier oral hygiene compared to traditional full-fixed appliances.

## Abstract

A tipped molar is a relatively common condition that can compromise oral health by increasing the risk of periodontal defects, complicating prosthetic restoration, and creating unfavorable occlusal forces. This case report presents a practical clinical approach for molar uprighting using the Molar Uprighting Using Segmental Wiring Technique (M.U.S.T.) in a 12-year-old female patient. In this case, a mesially tipped second molar (tooth 37) impeded the placement of a stainless steel crown (SSC) on tooth 36 following root canal treatment. The technique involves using double buccal tubes bonded to the molars and flexible archwires, allowing for effective uprighting of posterior teeth with minimal intervention and without complex loop designs or technique-sensitive procedures. Compared to traditional full-fixed appliances, M.U.S.T. offers improved patient comfort and facilitates easier oral hygiene maintenance.

## Full-text entities

- **Diseases:** periodontal defects (MESH:D010518), tipped molar (MESH:D060725)
- **Species:** Homo sapiens (human, species) [taxon 9606]

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